Uncontested Divorce

What is anUncontested Divorce

Both spouses can decide for an uncontested divorce if they agree on:

  • The marriage has irretrievably broken down.
  • Ancillary issues like custody, maintenance, and asset division and maintenance.

An uncontested divorce process typically takes about 4 months to complete.

Guide to Uncontested Divorce

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Understand the requirements for getting a divorce singapore

  • Must be domiciled in Singapore
  • Residing in Singapore for at least 3 years before the proceeding
  • Have been married for at least 3 years, unless you have experienced unbearable hardship or exceptionally cruel behavior.
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File the documents with the Family Courts.

  • The Writ for Divorce
  • The Statement of Claim
  • The Statement of Particulars
  • Certificate of completion for the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP) - if child under 21 years of age
  • The Consent to Grant Judgment on Three Years' Separation - If the reason for divorce is based on 3 years of separation
  • The Defendant’s Consent to Simplified Uncontested Divorce Proceedings
  • The Affidavit of Evidence in Chief
  • A draft of the Interim Judgment Form
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Proceeds to an uncontested divorce hearing

Final the court will schedule an uncontested divorce hearing

At this hearing, the court may grant the divorce based on the terms agreed upon by you and the defendant. Neither you, the defendant, nor your lawyers (if any) are required to attend the hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start by preparing the necessary documents, including the Writ for Divorce, Statement of Claim, Affidavit of Means, and a separation agreement outlining the agreed terms. File these documents with the Family Justice Courts and serve them to your spouse.
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Contested Divorce in Singapore

A contested divorce in Singapore involves disputes over divorce terms, requiring court intervention to resolve issues like asset division, custody, and maintenance.
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